stig-rule-development

Develop STIG compliance rules for Ansible network infrastructure.

Updated Apr 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/redhat-cop/network.compliance --skill stig-rule-development
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: stig-rule-development
Source: https://github.com/redhat-cop/network.compliance/tree/main/.agents/skills/stig-rule-development
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/redhat-cop/network.compliance --skill stig-rule-development

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires ansible-lint, ansible-test, and includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill addresses the complexity and manual effort required to implement, test, and maintain DISA STIG compliance rules within Ansible-based network automation workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Lifecycle Management: Provides a structured path for adding new STIG rules from metadata definition to integration testing.
  • Standardized Mapping: Ensures consistent mapping between DISA STIG fields (V-keys, CCIs, SRGs) and Ansible roles, tasks, and templates.
  • Use Case: When a new security requirement is released by DISA, use this skill to systematically integrate the check and remediation logic into the network.compliance collection while maintaining auditability.

Quick Start

Use the stig-rule-development skill to guide the implementation of a new STIG rule by providing the V-key and platform details to generate the required task and variable structure.

Frequently Asked Questions about stig-rule-development

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I automate DISA STIG compliance rules for network infrastructure using Ansible?

You can automate DISA STIG compliance rules by providing the V-key and platform details to generate the required Ansible evaluation and remediation tasks, mapping metadata like CCIs and SRGs, and enforcing consistent variable naming and validation logic.

What is the best way to map DISA STIG fields to Ansible roles and tasks?

Mapping DISA STIG fields ensures consistent alignment between V-keys, CCIs, SRGs, and Ansible roles by generating standardized task and variable structures, maintaining auditability for network compliance workflows.

How do I create evaluation and remediation tasks for new DISA security requirements?

Creating evaluation and remediation tasks involves using the STIG rule development lifecycle to integrate new security requirements into the network.compliance collection, defining check logic and remediation templates from metadata definition to integration testing.

Does this STIG rule development process work with ansible-lint and ansible-test?

Yes, the STIG rule development process relies on ansible-lint and ansible-test as dependencies to validate task tagging, enforce consistent variable naming, and execute automated testing scenarios across various network operating systems.

Can I use this approach to standardize STIG adherence across multiple network operating systems?

Yes, this approach standardizes STIG adherence across multiple network operating systems by enforcing consistent validation logic, variable naming, and task tagging during the automated generation of compliance rules.

Why do I need structured lifecycle management for adding new STIG rules to Ansible?

Structured lifecycle management is needed to systematically integrate new STIG rules from metadata definition through automated testing, reducing manual effort and ensuring technical requirements for DISA STIG adherence are consistently met.